I am a writer & designer based in Boston, MA. As a designer, I've been working under the brand Guytrash Studios (_Website not available. Sign in: https://www.twine.net/signup_) since 2024, making consumer products with a focus on stickers and handmade, small batch prints. I also worked as the editor in chief and design lead at Ginger Bug Press, designing and producing over ten different books in about three years. Other organizations I have worked with include the Boston Poetry Slam, the Interrobang Poets (Northeastern University), Mass Poetry, the Emerson Poetry Project, and the Feminine Empowerment Movement Slam. As a writer, my work has appeared in Tin House, Muzzle, Gordon Square Review, and Puerto del Sol, among other publications, and has been nominated for the Pushcart and Best of the Net prizes. My book, We've All Seen Helena, was featured in NY Magazine (The Strategist) in the article "What Hanif Abdurraqib Can't Live Without". Other skills include email campaign design and management, Python, HTML/CSS/Javascript, Django, the Microsoft Office Suite, CRM software (Salesforce), and customer service.

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I am a writer & designer based in Boston, MA. As a designer, I've been working under the brand Guytrash Studios (_Website not available. Sign in: https://www.twine.net/signup_) since 2024, making consumer products with a focus on stickers and handmade, small batch prints. I also worked as the editor in chief and design lead at Ginger Bug Press, designing and producing over ten different books in about three years. Other organizations I have worked with include the Boston Poetry Slam, the Interrobang Poets (Northeastern University), Mass Poetry, the Emerson Poetry Project, and the Feminine Empowerment Movement Slam. As a writer, my work has appeared in Tin House, Muzzle, Gordon Square Review, and Puerto del Sol, among other publications, and has been nominated for the Pushcart and Best of the Net prizes. My book, We've All Seen Helena, was featured in NY Magazine (The Strategist) in the article "What Hanif Abdurraqib Can't Live Without". Other skills include email campaign design and management, Python, HTML/CSS/Javascript, Django, the Microsoft Office Suite, CRM software (Salesforce), and customer service.

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I am a writer & designer based in Boston, MA. As a designer, I’ve been working under the brand Guytrash Studios (Website not available. Sign in: https://www.twine.net/signup) since 2024, making consumer products with a focus on stickers and handmade, small batch prints. I also worked as the editor in chief and design lead at Ginger Bug Press, designing and producing over ten different books in about three years. Other organizations I have worked with include the Boston Poetry Slam, the Interrobang Poets (Northeastern University), Mass Poetry, the Emerson Poetry Project, and the Feminine Empowerment Movement Slam. As a writer, my work has appeared in Tin House, Muzzle, Gordon Square Review, and Puerto del Sol, among other publications, and has been nominated for the Pushcart and Best of the Net prizes. My book, We’ve All Seen Helena, was featured in NY Magazine (The Strategist) in the article “What Hanif Abdurraqib Can’t Live Without”. Other skills include email campaign design and management, Python, HTML/CSS/Javascript, Django, the Microsoft Office Suite, CRM software (Salesforce), and customer service.

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Work Experience

Program Services Assistant at Harvard University
April 1, 2023 - Present
Build out client-facing email campaigns from the ground up using Salesforce Marketing Cloud, HTML, and CSS based on department style guides and established copy. Collaborate on construction of project schedules for tasks related to preparation, launch, and management of online courses using project management tools such as Asana, Smartsheets, and Microsoft Excel. Generate, edit, and provide feedback on standard operating procedures for role-related tasks with a focus on efficiency, speed, and ease of functions. Create reports and dashboards as needed in Salesforce Lightning Experience for both the Program Services and Marketing teams. As needed administrative tasks, including file management, customer service, and ordering paper credentials for participants via a third party vendor.
Lead Barista / Coffee Manager at 1369 Coffeehouse
June 1, 2018 - March 1, 2023
Take charge of all coffee related training and making sure staff is meeting service quality expectations, performs equipment maintenance, and assists in making decisions around store product offerings. Serve food & drinks according to store standards and maintains a clean & food safe store environment, all while providing exceptional customer service. Place orders with store vendors, manage cash flow, and motivate other team members to complete the day's necessary tasks.
Sales Associate at Dr. Martens
October 1, 2020 - August 1, 2022
Engage guests in sales presentations with a focus on selling multiple units per transaction. Create an organized & clean store and stock room environment, and follow/enforce all COVID-19 protocols.
Workplace Experience Coordinator at Mirakl
October 1, 2021 - March 1, 2022
Maintain physical office space by placing work orders with management as needed, sourcing and purchasing furniture, cleaning supplies, snacks, and other as-needed miscellania, and overseeing routine maintenance. Assist with internal events, handling catering orders, party rentals, and other set up and break down. Manage front desk operations, including mail reception, helpdesk functions, and acting as face of company for visitors and workers alike.
Program Assistant at Mass Poetry
January 1, 2020 - August 1, 2020
Managed & created website content, including author interviews, the 'Poem of the Moment' series, and the Statewide Calendar. Assembled bi-weekly newsletters using MailChimp, managed official Twitter and Facebook accounts, and created assets for social media use. Performed as-needed administrative tasks such as data entry, website reorganization, and email correspondence.

Education

Bachelor of Fine Arts in Creative Writing at Emerson College
September 1, 2016 - May 15, 2020
3.70 GPA

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Education, Media & Entertainment, Retail, Software & Internet, Professional Services